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Sybil SPEAKE Obituary
Sybil M. (nee Leech), 78, of East Rutherford since 1968,
passed away on October 5, 2014. Sybil was born in Arrochar, Scotland and came to the US in 1958. She was a homemaker. Sybil was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in East Rutherford, the United Methodist Women, the East Rutherford Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, the Carlstadt Woman's Club, a volunteer at Angel's Attic in Carlstadt, past President of the East Rutherford PTA and a former member of the Becton Regional Board of Education. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Speake. Loving mother of Patricia Speake Martin, Glenn W. Speake, Richard Lee Speake and Diane E. Main and her husband Alexander. Cherished grandmother of Meredith, Alyssa and Jillian Martin, Candice, Patrick and Andrew Speake, Cameron Main and great-grandmother of Conallen Speake and Amelia Bonet. Dear sister of Patricia Leech and the late Sidney Leech. Visitation Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 2-4, 7-9 PM at the Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad Street, Carlstadt. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Service Committee, c/o Angel's Attic, 301 Hackensack St., Carlstadt, N.J. 07072.
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for Sybil SPEAKE
Glenn Speake
September 30, 2020
miss you all the time mom.
Al Iannuzzi
October 23, 2014
Patti and family - my prayers of peace go out to you. May the God of all comfort bring you his rest.
Roseann Heffernan
October 8, 2014
Our prayers go out to your family during your time of sorrow
Roseann. Pasqualetto Heffernan
Karen Cappadonna
October 8, 2014
RIP my friend. I miss your stories and updates on the family.
Joan Sharma
October 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss, Pat and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Just know that she is looking down on you and smiling.
Judi Speake
October 6, 2014
Glenn and Diane -- So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I know Glenn spoke of her lovingly. Your families, siblings and all their families, will be in my prayers.
Jane Herasimenko
October 6, 2014
Thinking of you all....mothers never leave you, they are always there in memory and sit just over your left shoulder! Celebrate her life with joy! Blessings to you all
your northern cousin
Anna Kenny
October 6, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Melanie Webb
October 6, 2014
From the moment we first met, I felt a family connection with you, Sybil. I remember every time Jon Bon Jovi was in the local paper you sent me a clipping and you wanted anything I could find on McGyver. I am so sorry I never got to come and visit. You are very special. Lots of love. Melanie xxx
Glenn Speake
October 6, 2014
My beloved Mother. I will remember you every day as I do Pop. Rest in peace lass.
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